Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city and major port, is an open-minded, cosmopolitan city with a proud LGBTQ+ community. The St Georg district — particularly around Lange Reihe — is the historic heart of Hamburg's gay scene, offering a mix of bars, cafés, and community spaces with a genuine neighbourhood feel. Hamburg's leather scene is one of Germany's strongest outside Berlin.

St Georg & Lange Reihe

St Georg is Hamburg's historic LGBTQ+ neighbourhood. Lange Reihe is the main street — lined with gay cafés, bars, and community spaces that create a village-within-the-city feel. The area is diverse and welcoming, popular with locals as much as visitors. Key venues include Tom's Bar (one of Germany's most famous leather bars), Café Gnosa, and various bear and leather establishments.

Leather & Bear Scene

Hamburg has a strong leather and bear tradition, second only to Berlin in Germany. The city hosts several leather and bear events throughout the year and has a dedicated community of long-standing leather bars.

Hamburg Pride (CSD)

Hamburg Christopher Street Day (August) is one of Germany's major Pride events, featuring a large parade through the city centre and a festival in the Alsterwiese park. The event has a long history and broad community participation.

Getting There & Getting Around

Hamburg Airport (HAM) has good domestic and European connections. Hamburg is also a major rail hub with direct ICE trains to Berlin, Frankfurt, and Cologne. St Georg is a 10-minute walk or one U-Bahn stop from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.

Safety

Hamburg and Germany have comprehensive LGBTQ+ legal protections. The city is extremely safe and welcoming. St Georg is a genuinely community-led neighbourhood where LGBTQ+ visitors feel entirely at home.

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